🇺🇸 Main updates in Congress

1. Rescission package of USD 9 billion

Congress approved a rescission package pushed by the White House, cutting USD 9 billion from the federal budget, including funds for public broadcasting (PBS, NPR) and foreign aid .

• Voting results: passed in the House 216–213; in the Senate, 51–48. Some Republican senators (Collins, Murkowski) and moderates expressed concern over the lack of explanation and coordination .

• Criticism: community media advocates warn about consequences for rural and local stations, as well as the loss of educational and emergency programs .

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2. GENIUS Act on stablecoins

Congress approved and sent to the president the “Genius Act,” which establishes the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, in a vote of 308–122 in the House .

• Presidential signature already completed today.

• The law imposes reserve, audit, and dual federal-state oversight requirements  .

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3. Transparency in the Epstein case

The Department of Justice requested to declassify the grand jury transcripts of the Epstein case, following a directive from the president and pressure from Republican congress members for greater transparency .

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4. Other projects and issues on the agenda

• The Senate and the House are advancing on a defense funding package of USD 832 billion, which includes salary increases for the Armed Forces (+3.8%) and funds for research and security .

• Among the proposals in the pipeline is the “Great Lakes Icebreaker Act” for an icebreaker in the Great Lakes, aiming to protect transportation during the winter .

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